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AA51 ARE

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

328,679 mi
Last recorded328,679 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 ARE
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 328,679 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 328,676 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 323,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 323,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short bar (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2017 318,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016
Fail 15 Nov 2016 312,710 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 May 2016 300,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 291,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 291,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 285,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 284,260 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 284,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 276,410 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 276,409 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 265,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 265,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 251,673 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
18,847
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
438
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 518
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 227
Registration plate lamp not working 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 179
Stop lamp not working 145
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AA51 ARE is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Metrocab Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA51 ARE is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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